Depression Session One

Depression Session One

6/4/2014

I write about depression again, because it is one of the things I deal with on a regular basis, both with clients and also for myself. I think it is a wretched thing that torments people from the inside out. I have seen people that would have good reason to be depressed that weren't, and some people who are very sensitive about many things, and therefore often depressed. It is a mindset, which stems from the conversations that we have with ourselves.

I want to clarify that depression is not the same as trauma. If you have had a horrible event in your life then you are working through something that takes time to heal, that is not the same as depression. I will discuss more on trauma on a different blog.

Depression is a personal experience that has some roots in genetics and some from childhood,but it is a workable condition. Medication can be helpful, but one still needs to do the work to control the mind.

So, think about this, if you cannot use the word “I” then you cannot be depressed, because depression often stems from thoughts about yourself and how you d feel you are not good enough and so on. I would like to share a quote with you from Eknath Easwaran : "Dwelling on oneself is the root cause of most personal problems. The more pre-occupied we are with our private fears, resentments, cravings - the more power they have over us." Googlebooks

Here are some Other thoughts on depression

Other countries and depression

You may want to read some quotes about depression:

Some say that depression is selfish.

Here is something to listen to. It is very peaceful that can help you with anxiety,depression, and procrastination.

I also have an audio that you can listen to, that you may find helpful:

Ok, enough of that, now it is time to put a little fun in your life each day: http://www.mindspringshealth.org/wp-content/uploads/Calendar_2014_Main_small.pdf